16th
Definition
- Adjective:
- Coming next after the fifteenth in position: This word is an ordinal number used to describe something that occupies the position numbered sixteen in a sequence.
Usage
- The adjective "16th" is used to indicate the order or position of an item in a series. It follows the 15th and precedes the 17th.
- It is commonly written with the numeral ("16th") or the word ("sixteenth").
Examples
- Adjective:
- Her 16th birthday was a memorable celebration. (This describes the birthday that occurred in the sixteenth year of her life.)
- We will discuss this topic in the 16th chapter of the book. (This specifies the chapter's position in the sequence.)
- He finished in 16th place in the race. (This indicates his ranking in the competition.)
Advanced Usage
- "The 16th century": Refers to the years from 1501 to 1600 AD.
- Shakespeare wrote many of his plays in the late 16th century.
- "The 16th of July": A standard format for writing a specific date.
- The meeting is scheduled for the 16th of July.
Variants and Related Words
- Sixteenth (adj, n): The word form of the ordinal number.
- This is the sixteenth time I've called you. (Adjective)
- She received a birthday gift on her sixteenth. (Noun, short for "sixteenth birthday")
- Sixteen (n, adj): The cardinal number (16).
- There are sixteen candles on the cake.
- 16 (numeral): The numeric symbol for the number sixteen.
Synonyms
- Sixteenth: The direct word equivalent.
Notes
- As an ordinal number, "16th" functions primarily as an adjective but can also be used as a noun (e.g., "the 16th of the month").
- There are no specific phrasal verbs or idioms that use the exact form "16th".
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coming next after the fifteenth in position
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